With the water off, get a wrench and unscrew the shower head until it is removed. Carefully remove your showerhead with pliers by turning counter clockwise. Get a glass bowl and fill it with vinegar. (Lime-Away and CLR work too) Put the shower head into the bowl and let soak for at least 2 hours. If the shower head arm connection leaks: Step 1: Unscrew shower arm from pipe with strap wrenches. If you use different wrench, tape pipe to avoid scratching it. Step 2: Clean arm threads and coat them with plumbers' joint compound or wrap plumbers' joint tape around them. Step 3: Screw head back on and hand-tighten it. Use a strap wrench to unscrew shower arm from wall. 10. Clean threads on shower arm, then wrap the threads with Teflon tape. 11. Thread shower arm back into wall. 12. Turn on shower and test for leaks. f the leakage persists despite fixing the shower head and the faucet, chances are that your existing faucet is simply beyond repair and you need 1 Put duct tape on the tools’ jaws to protect the finish on the shower arm and new shower head. 2 Prevent the shower arm from turning with pliers or pipe wrench while you unscrew the old shower head (counterclockwise) with the other wrench or pliers. 3 Wrap the shower arm’s pipe threads with a couple layers of Teflon tape (clockwise). Shower Head Servicing. We fix leaks, clogs, and any other issue you have with bathroom shower heads. Before you go looking for a replacement, call your local Mr. Handyman to see if your current shower head can be fixed. And if it does need to be replaced, we will help get you a shower head that works with your current shower and bathroom design Remove the shower head and soak it in a mixture of vinegar and water to dissolve the deposits. Use a brush to scrub away any remaining residue and then reattach the shower head. If these DIY fixes don’t solve the problem, it may be time to call in a professional plumber. Tzkmw3. Screw the hand-held shower mount onto the shower arm and tighten by hand. Connect the flexible shower hose to the mount and to the hand-held shower. Hand tighten the connections. Place the hand-held shower head in the mount. Turn on the water and check for leaks. If leaks occur, apply thread seal tape and carefully tighten with an adjustable Step 2: Remove the Showerhead. Once the water supply is turned off, use an adjustable wrench or pliers to remove the showerhead from the pipe. Grip the showerhead firmly and turn it counterclockwise until it comes loose. Be careful not to damage the threads on the shower arm as you remove the showerhead. My shower head and valve were leaking hot water. The cause was a worn down 3/8 w This video will show you how to repair a leaking Price Pfister Shower Valve. Watch as Ace's Home Expert, Lou Manfredini, gives you tips and tools to fixing a leaky shower head.These “How-To’s” are provided for informational purposes o Use a strap wrench to unscrew shower arm from wall. 10. Clean threads on shower arm, then wrap the threads with Teflon tape. 11. Thread shower arm back into wall. 12. Turn on shower and test for leaks. f the leakage persists despite fixing the shower head and the faucet, chances are that your existing faucet is simply beyond repair and you need CLR (28 oz Bottle):

fixing a leaky shower head